Pulled the trigger on RR-Track V5.0

It's good software.

The learning curve is not too bad if you have basic computer skills.

I have a sheet of shortcuts I can send if you like, that may help.

I don't have V 5.0; but all previous versions have various key actions scattered throughout the manual.

If you use it only once in a while like most, it's hard to remember the right key combinations for actions like measuring, duplicating objects, etc.

Another thing that has always been a pain (at least in past versions) is printing.

Maybe its more intuitive now; we can only hope.

Having said that, it is handy software and the libraries are quite complete.

I am hoping one day they will add the capability to custom cut FasTrack fitters.

Rod

Thanks for the offer Rod. I would love to have the shortcuts.  e-mail in my profile

Rod, can you send the file to me also.

civil10@comcast.net

Thanks

I would believe that a lot of us could use the short cuts, is there away to publish it here.  If not a copy would be appreciated

Thanks Buzz

tplee@me.com

Would likewise appreciate those shortcuts, Rod. Thanks!

How much does it cost now? I still have my original copy but I cant install it because its on a 3 1/2" floppy disk lol

Trainfever I have the same problem, borrowed a USB 3 1/2 floppy drive from work to load it into my new computer,  it's not compatible with Windows XP and I need to get a new disc, should still be able to used the libraries tho. 

Jerry

Fred;

Here it is; you can copy it to a Word document and print if you like:

RR-Track Quick Reference (V 4.02)          Apr 2012

Left click:                To select and highlight item (cursor on piece)

Double click:           To select all attached pieces (cursor on piece)

Double click:           To duplicate last track piece (cursor in open area)

Ctrl-double click:      To duplicate last object (cursor in open area)

Shift-left click:         To select (or de-select) another piece or object

Hold left button:       To select and move piece (cursor on piece)

Box section:            To select all within box

Left click:                At screen edge to move the screen 10% in that direction

Right click:              To see piece properties (cursor on piece)

Right click:              To get shorthand menu

Esc:                    To defeat auto-join while placing track   

Undo Last Track:     In the shortcut menu to undo the last track piece

Scroll wheel:           To move up and down in a layout window

Shift -Scroll wheel:   To move right and left in layout window

Objects

Double click:           To close polygon objects

Ctrl-double click:      To duplicate last object

Measuring

Alt-right click:                    To snap measure to closest track ends

Shift-right click:       To measure point to point

Saving Layout Files

If you let RR-Track save files to the default RR-Track directory you won’t be able to find them within Windows for backing up, copying, whatever. Save files to the desktop instead, then move them to a folder of your choice. 

Rod

Rod

Thanks, I am trying to use RR Track 5.0  I understand the difference between the 4.   version and 5. is the number of examples.  At least that is what the folks at RR told me.

Brent

My understanding was that files from from V5 can't be read by V4.  There lies a problem when you try to share with friends of which most have V4.  I wondered if saving files in V5 is any easier that V4.

Thanks Rod for the notes.

Buzz

Rod, thanks for the quick reference file. I am sure it will be very helpfull when I get started.

If we purchase the new version, we should get a discount since we paid for the old version and its no longer of any use to us. lol

I seen a few have posted your emails on a public forum. It would be wise to you to edit it out now. There is a reason why they are in our profiles.There has been past experiences of software that scans public forums for emails and send who knows what. Just a little tip.  In the future use AT instead of @  and DOT  instead of .

 Besides that the best thing to do with the software is to use it and use it. Me personally took about 3 -4 good nights of messing around to be able to get a good feel for it. Wish i knew all those shortcuts before.I found that the grade was the most challenging, directions werent all that good.

Thanks

Good tip, Patrick.

If you upgrade to V5, you get updated versions of any libraries you have purchased. He isn't giving discounts on the version upgrade. I think it is a business decision. I upgraded and like it. Each will have to make a consumer decision, if they think the price is fair, worth it, etc. One thing I have noticed, h is quick to add library updates. Fasttrack O31 hasn't shipped (I don't think), yet he has the library update already.

I'm hoping he focuses next on easier scenery, wiring,the ability to cut balasted sectional track and a feature to add a custom adapter between track brands.

I believe I did get a discount. I Think there was a discount if you upgraded by a stated deadline some months ago.

It does crash at times and it is a bit unstable when attempting to open multiple files.  The "Edit" function is disabled whenever an attempt is made to open another file with one already open.  Regardless it is good software as I am one to push it to its limits.

How do make a second level using the same file?

Ken

All in all, RR-Track 5 is good, and the learning curve isn't bad at all.If you have ever worked with other drawing type programs, most of the functional mainstays are in RR Track.

That said, I found multiple instances of instability with Win 7 when switching between different views. Make sure you "save" frequently and before changing views.

One limitation I hope to see rectified in the future versions is the 80" limit on custom cuts, and the pop-up menus loose their "DOS" look.

Never could figure it out.

There was a discount offered for upgrades from V4, deadline was sometime early last year (I'm thinking end of February). Think I paid $39, adding tax and shipping still kept it under $50.

For those talking about a 3 1/2 floppy, was that V4?  My V4 came on a CD. 

Don't feel too bad.  I wasn't offered a discount on Windows XP by Microsoft when I mentioned I was a previous Windows 3.11 user either. 

-Dave

You just create the 2nd level by laying track but set the track elevation to whatever you want.  So you lay your first piece for this new layer, then set its elevation, say to 10".  That will make it 10" above the your first layer, which defaults to elev 0".  Then as you attach new pieces of track to that 10" elev track, they will inherit the elevation. 

Is that what you're asking?

Here is the partial 3D view of my subway and elevated design for a new residence.  It is one file with many layers and extensive use of the z-axis.  I was able to create steel girders with and without grades, beams, pillars, streets, stations, signals, and benchwork.

Stevo, Thank You

Ken

RR Track V4 works as well on my Mac using VM Ware as on my PC's. Precautions sited previously still apply.  Save often, not as stable a software as stated by seller.  It seems to me the bigger the layout the less stable, but what else are you going to use. It is the most common one used in articles for O gauge. Randal Pfeiffer's rd Planit El Dorado Software would be an option.

http://trackplanning.com/release.htm.  Check it out

Buzz